Public Relations (PR) Strategist
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Opay Nigeria is hiring a full-time, onsite Public Relations Strategist in Lagos. The role involves developing PR and communications strategies, managing media engagement, monitoring public perception, and handling crisis and reputation issues. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of progressive PR/Communications experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, telecoms, or other highly regulated sectors.
- Full-time, onsite role based in Lagos
- Requires 3–5 years of progressive PR/Communications experience
- Experience in fintech, telecoms, or regulated sectors is an added advantage
- Focus on media engagement, reputation management, and crisis communications
- Application via careers.opayweb.com
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OPay is a mobile money platform operated by OPay Digital Services Limited and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Launched in June 2018, the company has spread its services across all 36 states in Nigeria with over 300,000 mobile money merchants. We are more than a payment company. We believe everyone should be able to enjoy financial and social inclusi...
Public Relations (PR) Strategist
Job Type: Full Time
,
Onsite
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
3 - 5 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Marketing and Communication
Responsibilties
Develop PR and communications strategy in line with business priorities.
Translate business objectives into clear communication strategies, campaigns and measurable PR programmes.
Continuously assess public perception, media narratives and stakeholder sentiment to identify opportunities and risks.
Develop strategic media engagement plans across mainstream, business, broadcast, digital and industry media.
Monitor emerging issues and provide early warnings before they become major reputation risks.
& Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any related field.
3 - 5 years of progressive PR/Communications experience.
Demonstrable
in reputation management and PR campaigns.
Proven crisis/issues management experience.
in financial services, fintech, technology, telecommunications or other highly regulated sectors is an added advantage.
Requirements
Strong ability to see the bigger picture and connect communications to business objectives.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian media landscape and key media players.
Established relationships with credible journalists and editors across relevant media sectors.
Proven ability to work calmly and decisively under pressure.
Strong judgement when dealing with sensitive, fast-moving or reputational issues.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Able to simplify complex issues into clear and compelling messages.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity.
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Method of Application
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- Opay Nigeria on careers.opayweb.com
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